Monica Tindall Saffron Coffee is not only THE number one spot to get a cup of coffee in Luang Prabang and one of the best brunch cafes in the town, but it’s also a chance to support the growth and education of the Lao community. Saffron Coffee: Farm to Brew […]
Month: November 2017
The Bar Awards KL Winners – The Night of Nights
Claire Matheson It’s official. Kuala Lumpur knows how to put on a party! And when it comes to cocktails, Kuala Lumpur has much to celebrate! After a truly extraordinary month-long celebration of sensational events across multiple venues in Kuala Lumpur, it was t…
Tamarind Restaurant & Cooking School, Luang Prabang
Monica Tindall Along the Nam Khan river in the town centre, Tamarind Restaurant and Cooking School showcases popular Laos dishes including some local Luang Prabang specialties. Opened since 2005, the restaurant has become a staple for travelers wanting not on…
Blue Lagoon Restaurant, Luang Prabang, Laos
Monica Tindall Ask any foodie residing in Luang Prabang who are the chefs to follow in the growing food and beverage industry, and Chef Somsack’s name is bound to come up in every conversation. A native to Laos, Chef Somsack moved to Switzerland in his early 20s to st…
Azerai Bistro, Azerai Luang Prabang
Monica Tindall When the general manager of a hotel is a former chef (and an exceptional one at that – previously heading restaurants awarded with coveted Aussie Chef Hats), you can pretty much guarantee that the guy he hires to lead the kitchen is going to have to be w…
Maharajas Of Comedy & Free Tickets with The Yum List!
Come January 20, 2018, comedy lovers are in for a treat as Maharajas Of Comedy will showcase a never-before-seen ensemble of India’s finest comics at the KLCC Plenary Hall. Kanan Gill, Varun Thakur, Sahil Shah, and Anuvab Pal will be entertaining fans with their ‘…
Martini Bar and Party Room, mezza9, Grand Hyatt Singapore
Words: Leanne Fulcher Photos: Monica Tindall The selfie-culture has revolutionized the cocktail industry. Consumers are not just looking for a delicious drink, but a concoction that is Instagram-worthy. The Grand Hyatt’s newly revamped martini bar an…
Concorde Hotel Singapore, Orchard Road
Location, Location, Location Orchard Road is world-renowned for its multitude of shops, dining and entertainment options, and is considered a retail paradise for those who dream of such things. Concorde Hotel Singapore nests in the centre of the action, so if y…
Chef Domenico Nicolino, Nero Nero, DC Mall
The Yum List chats with chef Domenico Nicolino and discovers what he thinks of Malaysia in the short time that he’s been here. What do you do and how did you get in the industry I m a 33 years old Italian chef with 12 years of culinary experience worldwide. […]
La Bodega, Pavilion KL – Reopening Party
Christopher Shortreed & Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening at Pavilion and the brand spanking new refurbishments of a KL legend, La Bodega, is one of them. An industry oldie, La Bodega, first opened its doors to a crowd hungry for Spanish food and be…
Tapas Club, Spanish Cuisine in the Heart of Orchard Road, Singapore
Monica Tindall Tapas Club, one of Singapore’s latest restaurant openings, promises value-for-money authentic Spanish fare in a fun, casual environment. Found at the top of the escalators on the first floor of Orchard Central, Tapas Club quickly revives our fo…
Chef Christopher Millar at The Library, Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Wagyu beef lovers are in for a treat this week at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur. Playing host to award-winning Australian guest chef Christopher Millar, the hotel’s The Library restaurant is offering a discerning six-course modern Australian …